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Below are given Forty statements/questions. For each statement/question, there are two or four
alternatives given. Select the alternative that completes the statement or answers the question.
1 point
Divergent thinking is characterized by:
Flexibility
Fluency
Originality
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Creative Problem Solving is required when problem is:
III-Structured
Simple
Structured
Routine
Accepted Answers:
III-Structured
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' an example of block to creativity?
Certainty
Conformity
Fear of failure
Starved Sensibility
Accepted Answers:
Certainty
1 point
Creative person is characterized by:
Ability to abstract
Originality
Re-definition skills
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' a characteristic of creative organisation?
challenge
Humour
Risk - free
Trust
Accepted Answers:
Risk - free
1 point
Which one of the following is a technique of generating ideas?
Evaluation matrix
Highlighting
Must versus needs
SCAMPER
Accepted Answers:
SCAMPER
1 point
Brain storming involves:
Generation of ideas
Generation of ideas without evaluation
Selection of ideas
Selection of ideas without evaluation
Accepted Answers:
Generation of ideas without evaluation
1 point
Which one of the following is a Focusing techniques?
ALUo
Attribute listing
Forced fitting
Imagery trek
Accepted Answers:
ALUo
1 point
In SCAMPER technique, M refers to:
Minimize
Magnify
Modify
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
In paired comparison technique:
Each option is evaluated
Each option is compared with every other option
Hot spot is identified
Logic is developed
Accepted Answers:
Each option is compared with every other option
1 point
Innovation involves:
Commercialization of a new idea
Development of a new process
Development of a new product
Generation of a new idea
Accepted Answers:
Commercialization of a new idea
1 point
MOOCs is an example of:
Incremental innovation
Radical innovation
Accepted Answers:
Radical innovation
1 point
Which of the following is an example of radical innovation?
i-pads
Cloud computing
Mobile phones
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Innovation can be in terms of:
Process
Product
Service
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Sixth generation innovation model is:
Market pull model
Network innovation model
Open innovation model
Technology push model
Accepted Answers:
Open innovation model
1 point
The stages in the process of innovation involve the following:
I. Idea generation and mobilization
II. Advocacy and screening
III. Experimentation
IV. Commercialization
V. Diffusion and implementation
The correct sequence of these stages is:
I-II-III-IV-V
II-I-III-IV-V
III-II-I-V-IV
I-III-II-V-IV
Accepted Answers:
II-I-III-IV-V
1 point
Prototype is developed at the stage of:
Advocacy and screening
Commercialization
Experimentation
Diffusion and implementation
Accepted Answers:
Experimentation
1 point
Design thinking involves the stages of :
I. Define
II. Discover
III. Evaluate
IV. Create
The correct sequence of these stages is:
II-I-IV-III
I-II-IV-III
I-II-III-IV
II-I-III-IV
Accepted Answers:
II-I-IV-III
1 point
For gaining insight into customer's needs and experience, the techniques used include:
Empathy maps
Journey maps
Drafting personas
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Innovations help in:
Adapting to change
Competing with other organisations
Meeting customer's needs
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Team occurs when members are inter-dependent and have:
Common goal
Same manager
Shared work environment
Similar job
Accepted Answers:
Common goal
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' a characteristic of a team?
Collaboration
Similar skills
Shared goals
Small group of people
Accepted Answers:
Similar skills
1 point
The stages in the development of team includes:
I. Forming
II. Norming
III. Storming
IV. Performing
V. Adjourning
The correct sequence of these stages is:
II-III-I-IV-V
I-III-II-IV-V
III-I-II-V-IV
III-I-II-IV-V
Accepted Answers:
I-III-II-IV-V
1 point
Procedure for conflict, decisions etc. are finalized at:
Forming stage
Norming stage
Performing stage
Storming stage
Accepted Answers:
Norming stage
1 point
Members of team vie for positions at:
Forming stage
Norming stage
Performing stage
Storming stage
Accepted Answers:
Storming stage
1 point
While selecting members of a team, it should be seen that members are:
Creative
Knowledge
Optimistic
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Takes should be assigned to members according to their:
Age
Capability
Communication skills
Position
Accepted Answers:
Capability
1 point
Communication in a team should be:
Open
Closed
Accepted Answers:
Open
1 point
Location of a team at multiple sites:
Decreases the productivity
Increases the productivity
Improves communication
Improves coordination
Accepted Answers:
Decreases the productivity
1 point
Which one of the following statements describes the characteristics of research?
Research is systematic
Research makes use of both inductive and deductive reasoning
Research is cyclic
Research is systematic and uses a scientific method of inquiry
Accepted Answers:
Research is systematic and uses a scientific method of inquiry
1 point
Creative Person is Characterized by:
Ability to abstract
Originality
re-definition skills
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which one of the following is the essence of the scientific method?
It is empirical
It is cyclical
It makes an integrated use of inductive and deductive reasoning
It uses observations and tests for verification
Accepted Answers:
It makes an integrated use of inductive and deductive reasoning
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' an example of research?
A study on the effect of the level of aspiration on the achievement of technician students
Preparation of a project report for establishing a National Institute of Technical Teachers Training in a
country
A survey of the job requirements of instruments engineering technicians in a country
Development of learning modules on construction management and testing their effectiveness in
regard to achievement and attitudes of civil engineering students
Accepted Answers:
Preparation of a project report for establishing a National Institute of Technical Teachers Training in a
country
1 point
Which one of the following research studies can be classified as action research?
Determining employees' perception of preferred work experience for new employees
Effect of positive and negative reinforcement on the learning of pigeons
Effect of introducing the use of objective tests on the motivation of students in a classroom by a class
teacher
Relationship between high school grades and achievement by technician students in technician
courses
Accepted Answers:
Effect of introducing the use of objective tests on the motivation of students in a classroom by a class
teacher
1 point
Which one of the following studies is an example of Ex-Post Facto research?
Effect of socio-economic-status on the performance of students in vocational programmes
Effect of direct instructional time on performance
Effect of the frequency of testing on the performance of students
Effect of learning through programmed instruction on performance
Accepted Answers:
Effect of socio-economic-status on the performance of students in vocational programmes
1 point
The step 'Describe Methodology of Research' includes
Selecting research design, administering instruments, and the procedure for conducting research
Generating hypotheses, selecting research design, selecting sample and the procedure for
conducting research
Selecting research design, selecting sample, selecting instruments, selecting methods of analysis to
be used and the procedure for conducting research
Defining variables in the problems, selecting sample, selecting instruments and the procedure of
conducting research
Accepted Answers:
Selecting research design, selecting sample, selecting instruments, selecting methods of analysis to be
used and the procedure for conducting research
1 point
A research went through the following steps in conducting a study:
I. Formulation of the problem
II. Review of literature
III. Describing methodology of research
IV. Collection of data
V. Analysis of results
VI. Interpretation or results
VII. Writing research report
Which one of the following sequences should have been the preferred of conducting the above steps?
I,II,IV,III,V,VI,VII
I,II, III,IV,V,VI,VII
I,III,IV,II,V,VI,VII
I,III,II,V,IV,VII,VI
Accepted Answers:
I,II, III,IV,V,VI,VII
1 point
Basic research is conducted
In the laboratory setting
By the decisions maker
For testing a theory
Development of instructional material
Accepted Answers:
In the laboratory setting
1 point
Experimental research aims at determining
The current status of processes opinion etc.
Relationship between two or more two variables
Tentative cause and effect relationships
True cause effect and relationships
Accepted Answers:
True cause effect and relationships
1 point
The purpose of basic research is to
Generate new knowledge
Test theory in the field
Evaluate the self-learning material
Solve a local problem faced by a practitioner
Accepted Answers:
Generate new knowledge
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Below are given Forty statements/questions. For each statement/question, there are two or four
alternatives given. Select the alternative that completes the statement or answers the question.
1 point
The general purpose of the review of literature is
To clarify or discuss contradictory findings
To determine areas of bias in existing research
To search for research questions and hypotheses
To provide background to the research being conducted
Accepted Answers:
To provide background to the research being conducted
1 point
Which of the following statements will 'NOT' be of interest to the research when reading through literature
on the research problem?
The results obtained by other researchers
The length of the written article or report
The methodologies employed in existing studies
The bias introduced by the author
Accepted Answers:
The length of the written article or report
1 point
A primary source of information is one that reports
A quasi-experimental research design
A first-hand description of research
A direct comparison of research
A critical evaluation of research
Accepted Answers:
A first-hand description of research
1 point
Which of the following statements best describes a secondary source of literature
Interpretative literature
Reviews
Reports
Conceptual Literature
Accepted Answers:
Conceptual Literature
1 point
Which of the following statements best describes an Abstract?
An alphabetical cross reference of terms
An abridged dissertation
A summary of a written work
An index to terms used in a work
Accepted Answers:
A summary of a written work
1 point
Which of the following statements best describes an Annotated Bibliography?
A list of references extracted from a bibliography
A reference to publications from a clearinghouse
A reference to bibliography held at an institution
A list of references with notes about each reference
Accepted Answers:
A list of references with notes about each reference
1 point
Which of the following statements best completes the statement? Reviews in journals may provide the
researcher with an appraisal of
New publications
Current unpublished research
Other journal's contents
The journal's content
Accepted Answers:
New publications
1 point
Having decided on a research problem, the most logical first step in the search for literature is
To locate secondary sources
To compile a list of key words
To obtain preliminary sources
To locate primary sources
Accepted Answers:
To compile a list of key words
1 point
Which of the following is the source of problem situations in educational research?
A critical survey of literature
Interaction with others during seminars/conferences
Personal practical experience
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Which of the following forms a part of criterion for selection of a research problem?
researcher's capabilities
size
economy
all of the above
Accepted Answers:
all of the above
1 point
Which of the following problem situations poses a specific rather than a general research problem?
How will education affect teachers?
How relevant are core subjects in various courses?
How important is the role of principals in technician education?
How do two instructional methods differ in arc welding classes?
Accepted Answers:
How do two instructional methods differ in arc welding classes?
1 point
In educational research, a research variable is a:
Characteristic which can be measured
Characteristic which can be quantified
Particular characteristic which all members of a set possess
Particular characteristic which specific members of a set possess
Accepted Answers:
Particular characteristic which all members of a set possess
1 point
Which one of the following variables is 'NOT' a discrete variable?
Age
Gender
Marital status
Place of residence
Accepted Answers:
Age
1 point
Which of the following statements best describes the function of a research hypothesis?
An attempt to summarize the notion behind the research study
An attempt to link the research problem with the research question
An attempt to consider the problem in the form of a scientific statement
An attempt to suggest a possible answer to a problem, based on available facts or information
Accepted Answers:
An attempt to suggest a possible answer to a problem, based on available facts or information
1 point
There are several criteria which must be met when writing a hypothesis. Which of the following criteria does
'NOT' complete the statement? The hypothesis should.
Be clearly written as a statement
Be written prior to the collection of data
Include all variables in the problem
Indicate the relationship between variables
Accepted Answers:
Include all variables in the problem
1 point
Identify the variables(s) in the following research problem: ;Effect of Problem Based Learning on
achievement of +2 students in Chemistry'.
Achievement
Achievement and Problem Based Learning
Effect and Achievement
Effect, Achievement and Chemistry
Accepted Answers:
Achievement and Problem Based Learning
1 point
Which one of the following studies is 'NOT' an example of descriptive research?
A study on the learning styles of technician students for designing appropriate instructional strategies
A study describing the utilization of equipment and space in polytechnics
A study of the practices followed for appraising and recruiting staff in technician institutions
A study describing the self-concept of students and the prediction of their performance
Accepted Answers:
A study describing the self-concept of students and the prediction of their performance
1 point
Which one of the following is the prime characteristic of descriptive research?
To establish the relationship between different variables in a situation
To assess the situation as it prevails in a setting
To exercise control on variables other than those under study
To make use of a questionnaire in collecting data
Accepted Answers:
To assess the situation as it prevails in a setting
1 point
Case Study method of research is useful in
Exercising control on variables that interfere with those to be studied
Generating hypotheses, explaining problems and relationships in a situation
Deriving generalizations
Making a comparative study of the conditions existing in different situations
Accepted Answers:
Generating hypotheses, explaining problems and relationships in a situation
1 point
The basic consideration in sampling for a survey study is
Decide the population to which you would like to generalise the findings
Determining the size of the sample
Adopting specific procedures for data collection
Using specific techniques for analyzing data
Accepted Answers:
Decide the population to which you would like to generalise the findings
1 point
The first step in planning a case study is
Selecting the unit of study
Identifying the sources from where data are to be obtained
Formulating objectives of the study
Constructing observational schedules
Accepted Answers:
Formulating objectives of the study
1 point
Which one of the following is the most basic consideration for selecting units for a case study?
To select units that lead to the generalization of findings
To select units that provide information on the desired dimensions
To select units depending upon the nature of the data (qualitative/quantitative) to be collected
To select units depending upon the method used for analyzing data
Accepted Answers:
To select units that provide information on the desired dimensions
1 point
Determining the quality of question papers w.r.t. to their validity is an example of a
Case study research
Content analysis research
Correlation research
Survey research
Accepted Answers:
Content analysis research
1 point
Follow up studies are examples of
Correlation research
Ex-Post Facto research
Experimental research
Longitudinal survey
Accepted Answers:
Longitudinal survey
1 point
Determining the relationship between two or more variables occurs in
Survey
Action research
Correlation research
Naturalistic Observation
Accepted Answers:
Correlation research
1 point
Correlation research aims at determining:
The casual relationship between two variables
The association between two variables
The proportion of variance that two variables share
status of a variable
Accepted Answers:
The association between two variables
1 point
If two variables are highly correlated, it means
That they always go together
High value on one variable lead to high value on other variable
That there are no other variables responsible for the relationship
That change in one variable is accompanied by predictable change in the other variable
Accepted Answers:
That change in one variable is accompanied by predictable change in the other variable
1 point
Which of the following is an example of a correlational study?
Comparing the performance of two groups of students on their problem solving skills
Relating the performance of students in the English language with their performance in mathematics
Comparing the facilities, in respect of equipment and space provided for different technical institutions
in a state
Describing the learning environment of different classes in an institute
Accepted Answers:
Relating the performance of students in the English language with their performance in mathematics
1 point
Which one of the following is the first step in conducting a relationship study?
Selecting the subjects for the study
Selecting developing measuring instruments
Identifying the variables whose relationship is to be studied
Collecting and analyzing data pertaining to the relations to be studied
Accepted Answers:
Identifying the variables whose relationship is to be studied
1 point
Which one of the following is the LEAST important consideration for selecting subjects in a correlational
study?
Selecting groups of subjects that are relatively homogeneous
Selecting subjects that can be measured on the variable to be related
Random selection of subjects from the total population made up of different subsets of subjects
Selecting at least 30 subjects to comprise the sample
Accepted Answers:
Random selection of subjects from the total population made up of different subsets of subjects
1 point
For a perfect positive Correlation, the value of "r" is
-1.0
+1.0
0.3
Accepted Answers:
+1.0
1 point
Which of the following values for a correlation coefficient, indicate greater relationship between two
variables?
+0.30
+0.60
-0.80
0.00
Accepted Answers:
-0.80
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' an advantage of Ex-Post Facto research?
To establish cause-and-effect relationship between independent and dependent variables
To identify several possible causes for a certain phenomenon
To generate a large body of information about the phenomena being studied
To generate new hypotheses
Accepted Answers:
To establish cause-and-effect relationship between independent and dependent variables
1 point
Which of the following is 'NOT' a characteristic of Ex-Post Facto research?
Data on the independent variables are gathered after they have occurred
The groups to be compared are selected randomly form the same population
Independent variables cannot be manipulated
Control is permitted for the assignment of treatments to the groups randomly
Accepted Answers:
The groups to be compared are selected randomly form the same population
1 point
Which one of the following makes Ex-Post Facto research different from experimental research?
Scales of measurement used for measuring variables
Size of sample selected for comparison
Type of relations established
Types of statistical techniques used
Accepted Answers:
Type of relations established
1 point
Which one of the following makes Ex-Post Facto research different from correlational research?
Dependent variable measured as discrete variable
Establishing correlation between the variables
No manipulation of the variables
Non-experimental in nature
Accepted Answers:
Dependent variable measured as discrete variable
1 point
Ex-Post Facto research study would be preferred over an experimental method where it is 'NOT' possible
to:
Make use of computers
Manipulate the variables
Randomize while sampling
Use standardized tests
Accepted Answers:
Manipulate the variables
1 point
Which of the following is the main limitation of Ex-Post Facto research?
Cause-and-effect relationships cannot be manipulated
Directional hypotheses cannot be tested
It does not permit study of control groups
It is more time consuming than other method or research
Accepted Answers:
Cause-and-effect relationships cannot be manipulated
1 point
Ex-Post Facto research means the research which is carried out:
After the incident
Along with happening of the incident
Keeping in mind the possibilities of the incident
Prior to the incident
Accepted Answers:
After the incident
1 point
Which of the following is 'NOT' an example of Ex-Post Facto research problem?
Determining the factors that led to low skills of engineering graduates in engineering drawing
Determining the factors associated with low motivation/burn-out of technical teachers
Determining the appropriateness of method of instruction
Identifying possible determinants of the road accidents
Accepted Answers:
Determining the appropriateness of method of instruction
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Below are given twenty statements/questions. For each statement/question, there are four alternatives
given. Select the alternative that completes the statement or answers the question.
1 point
Any variable on which the measure is taken in order to determine whether the experimental condition has
an effect is referred to:
Dependent variable
Extraneous variable
Independent variable
None of these
Accepted Answers:
Dependent variable
1 point
Which of the following statements applies to experimental research?
Research in which:
Extraneous variables are removed
Random assignment to treatment is not mandatory
Rival hypotheses are tested
Variables are manipulated and their effects upon other variables observed
Accepted Answers:
Variables are manipulated and their effects upon other variables observed
1 point
Which of the following statements does 'NOT' apply to experimental research?
It is a means by which cause-and-effect relationships are established
It may take place in a classroom as well as in a laboratory
It employs Ex-Post Facto procedures
It makes multi variable comparisons possible
Accepted Answers:
It employs Ex-Post Facto procedures
1 point
In an experimental research, subjects are randomly assigned to groups so that:
Equivalent groups are compared on the treatment condition
Non-equivalent groups are treated in the experiment
Minimize history threat to internal validity
The post test only design can be used
Accepted Answers:
Equivalent groups are compared on the treatment condition
1 point
Internal validity refers to:
Controlling variables that can cause contamination with in an experiment
Controlling factors affecting the generalizability of the experiment
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
Controlling variables that can cause contamination with in an experiment
1 point
Which of the following factors can affect internal validity of an experiment?
Maturation
History
Differential selection
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Testing is most likely to negatively affect internal validity of an experiment when the:
There is less time between the two administration of the same tests
Instrument is unreliable
Both (a) & (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
Both (a) & (b)
1 point
In an experimental research, if the review of related literature is conclusive about significant effect of
independent variable, you will prefer:
Non-directional hypothesis
directional hypothesis
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
directional hypothesis
1 point
Which of the following is a characteristic of action research?
Variables are tightly controlled
Results are genrealizable
Results demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships
findings are applicable in the context in which research is tunderaken
Accepted Answers:
findings are applicable in the context in which research is tunderaken
1 point
A teacher has carried out an action research study of the problem-solving methods used by students in
eleventh-grade Physics classes. Which of the following can the teacher assume on the basis of this study?
Results apply
Only to students in his/her eleventh-grade Physics classes
Only to students in Physics classes at his/her institute
Only to Physics classes students in eleventh grade
To all Physics students
Accepted Answers:
Only to students in his/her eleventh-grade Physics classes
1 point
The purpose of Action Research in education is to:
Contribute to the new knowledge
Develop a new product
Improve the classroom practices
Verify the established theories
Accepted Answers:
Improve the classroom practices
1 point
Which of the following situations signifies the use of Action Research? A Director of the Technical
Education of a State:
Is concerned with improving the office administration of his/her Directorate
Needs to assess and compare the utilisation of the resources available to technical institutions of
different states
Needs to know the general profile of teachers working in the technical institutions
Wants to determine the relationship between parental education and student achievement
Accepted Answers:
Is concerned with improving the office administration of his/her Directorate
1 point
The action research method is depicted as a spiraling process because
Action researcher continues to study other topics of interest after the initial study is complete
Data collection continues throughout data analysis
Process continues even after the data are collected and analyzed, and actions are taken based on
findings
Results are analyzed and used by other researchers to conduct additional investigations of the topic
Accepted Answers:
Process continues even after the data are collected and analyzed, and actions are taken based on findings
1 point
Which one of the following principles is not applicable to sampling?
Sample units must be clearly defined
Sample units must be dependent on each other
Same units of sample should be used throughout the study
Sample units must be chosen in a systematic and objective manner
Accepted Answers:
Sample units must be dependent on each other
1 point
Which of the following sampling methods is based on probability?
Quota Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Judgemental Sampling
Convenience Sampling
Accepted Answers:
Stratified Random Sampling
1 point
Which of the following sampling methods is not based on probability?
Snowball Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Accepted Answers:
Snowball Sampling
1 point
Which technique is generally followed when the researcher specifies a characteristic of population and tries
to locate individuals possessing that characteristic?
Systematic Sampling
Purposive Sampling
Area Sampling
Convenience Sampling
Accepted Answers:
Purposive Sampling
1 point
When a research problem is related to the heterogeneous population, the most suitable sampling method
is
Simple Random sampling
Cluster sampling
Stratified random sampling
Convenience sampling
Accepted Answers:
Stratified random sampling
1 point
Suppose you want to try a new medicine, which sampleng technique would you prefer.
Simple Random Sampling
Volunteer Sample
Convenience Sampling
Stratified Random Sampling
Accepted Answers:
Volunteer Sample
1 point
When you select every nth unit from population, the sampling technique used is referred to as:
Purposive Sampling
Simple random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Accepted Answers:
Systematic Sampling
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Below are given twenty statements/questions. For each statement/question, there are two to four options.
Select the option that completes the statement or answers the [Link] ALLOWED ONLY
ONCE.
1 point
Measuring Instruments are:
Devices used to record information
Devices used to quantify information
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) Nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
Both (a) and (b)
1 point
A good measuring instrument should be:
Reliable
Valid
Feasible
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
The steps in developing a questionnaire include the following:
I. Writing questions
II. Editing the questions
III. Assembling the questionnaire
IV. Arriving at the content of questionnaire
V. Try out the questionnaire
VI. Expert Validation
VII. Finalization of the questionnaire
The correct sequence of these steps is:
IV-I-II-III-VI-V-VII
I-II-III-IV-V-VI-VII
IV-III-II-I-VII-V-VI
I-II-III-VII-VI-V-IV
Accepted Answers:
IV-I-II-III-VI-V-VII
1 point
To arrive at the content of the questionnaire, researcher should start from
Research question
Study purpose
Criterion question
Questionnaire item
Accepted Answers:
Study purpose
1 point
"Specify the problems faced on account of shortage of faculty in the institution" . The item/question is an
example of
Multiple response type item
Rating type item
Ranking type
Open-ended questions
Accepted Answers:
Open-ended questions
1 point
Which of the following is 'NOT' the principle of designing a questionnaire
Pose indirect question
Use easy language
Avoid double negatives
Avoid leading questions
Accepted Answers:
Pose indirect question
1 point
If the researcher is interested in answering why and how questions, the preferred measuring instrument will
be
Questionnaire
Interview schedule
Observation schedule
Standardized test
Accepted Answers:
Interview schedule
1 point
Application for permission to collect data form an institution should never be accompanied by your research
proposal.
True
False
Accepted Answers:
False
1 point
Before collecting data from an institution one should always report to the head of the institution.
True
False
Accepted Answers:
True
1 point
One should always obtain personal information from staff, such as their qualifications, to provide
authenticity to the study.
True
False
Accepted Answers:
False
1 point
Which of the following is 'NOT' an aspect of good practice when mailing surveys to respondents?
Making a direct reference to confidentiality in the accompanying letter
In follow-up letters, suggesting that non-response is normal
Including a stamped, addressed envelope for the return of the instrument
Stressing the importance of the survey and the value of the respondent's co-operation
Accepted Answers:
In follow-up letters, suggesting that non-response is normal
1 point
Which of the following procedures should 'NOT' be adopted when gathering data through observation?
Establish rapport and make yourself inconspicuous so as not to interfere with the atmosphere
Make notes on observations as soon as the event is over
Analyze as much of the data during the observation as possible
Take notes on individuals and conditions even when using a pre-prepared schedule
Accepted Answers:
Analyze as much of the data during the observation as possible
1 point
Which of the following is 'NOT' necessary when conducting an interview for the purpose of collecting data?
The interviewer should be alert to expressions and gestures used by the respondent
The respondent should be aware of the feelings and attitudes of the interviewer
The interviewer must be interested, friendly and informal
The respondent must understand and accept the method of recording data
Accepted Answers:
The respondent should be aware of the feelings and attitudes of the interviewer
1 point
The purpose of coding data form an interview schedule, questionnaire or observation form is to
Determine the reliability of the instrument
Determine the validity of the instrument
Standardize the data from the instrument
Summarize the information given in the body of the instrument
Accepted Answers:
Summarize the information given in the body of the instrument
1 point
If the researcher is interested in determining the trends of enrollment for the last ten years in various
disciplines offered by Rajasthan Technical University, the preferred measuring instrument will be
Questionnaire
Interview Schedule
Observation Schedule
Standardized Test
Accepted Answers:
Questionnaire
1 point
Questionnaires can include items:
Alternate response type
Multiple response type
Multiple choice type
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
Interview schedule containing broad questions only is an example of:
Structured interview schedule
Semi-structured interview schedule
unstructured interview schedule
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
Semi-structured interview schedule
1 point
The interviewer should observe and interpret respondents:
Verbal responses
Non-verbal responses
Both (a) & (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
Both (a) & (b)
1 point
To validate the date collected through questionnaires, the researcher can:
take interviews of selected sample
make observations of the ongoing process or resources
both (a) & (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
both (a) & (b)
1 point
Interviewer should possess skills related to:
Posing questions
Listening skills
Interpreting non-verbal behaviour
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
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Below are given Twenty statements/questions. For each statement/question, there are four alternatives
given. Select the alternative that completes the statement or answer the question.
1 point
Which of the following scales of measurement has an absolute zero?
Nominal scale
Ordinal scale
Interval scale
Ratio scale
Accepted Answers:
Ratio scale
1 point
In case, you are interested in representing percentage of students belonging to different regions, the
preferred graphical representation of data will be:
Line graph
Bar graph
Column graph
Pie graph
Accepted Answers:
Pie graph
1 point
If you are interested in finding out an achievement score in your subject below which and above which fifty
percent of your student lie, you will calculate:
Mean
Median
Mode
Range
Accepted Answers:
Median
1 point
Which one of the following is 'NOT' a characteristic of the Normal Probability Curve?
Mean, Median and Mode are at different points
It is bilaterally symmetrical
It is asymptomatic to x-axis
It is unimodal
Accepted Answers:
Mean, Median and Mode are at different points
1 point
M + 1SD in a normal distribution curve covers.
68.26% of the cases
95.44% of the cases
99% of the cases
34.13% of the cases
Accepted Answers:
34.13% of the cases
1 point
When the data on two variables are available on nominal scale, the correlation method used will be :
Chi-square
Pearson-product moment correlation
Bi-serial correlation
Partial correlation
Accepted Answers:
Chi-square
1 point
In case, you are interested in determining the differences in utilization of mobile phones for education
purposes in hours per day among students of 6-14 years, 15-25 years, 26-40 years and 40 years and
above, the statistical technique preferred will be
t-test
ANOVA
Person product moment correlation
Chi -square test
Accepted Answers:
ANOVA
1 point
Which section of the proposal is intended to describe the purpose with a full statement of the research
questions?
Introduction
Literature Review
References
Proposed Methodology
Accepted Answers:
Introduction
1 point
The Preliminary Section of Research Report includes:
Acknowledgements
List of Tables & Figures
Table of Contents
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
The purpose of the conclusion in a research report is to:
Summarize the key findings in relation to the research questions
Provide a useful review of the relevant literature
Give an outline of the methodological procedures that were employed
Provide just a summary of what the article already said
Accepted Answers:
Summarize the key findings in relation to the research questions
1 point
The terms of reference for producing a specific report are given by the:
Expert hired for investigation
Organization on whose behalf research is carried out
Reader of the Report
Writer of the Report
Accepted Answers:
Organization on whose behalf research is carried out
1 point
If you arrange teachers of your department from 1 to 10 by assigning 1 to most effective teacher and 10 to
least effective teacher. The data available to you is on;
nominal scale
ordinal scale
interval scale
ratio scale
Accepted Answers:
ordinal scale
1 point
The scores obtained by your students on an achievement test in Applied Mechanics are on:I
interval scale
nominal scale
ordinal scale
ratio scale
Accepted Answers:
interval scale
1 point
If the distribution of achievement scores in mathematics obtained by students is positively skewed, it
means:
there is concentration of cases on the lower side of the scale
there is concentration of cases on the upper side of the scale
there is concentration of cases at the middle point of the curve
none of the above
Accepted Answers:
there is concentration of cases on the lower side of the scale
1 point
If you are testing hypothesis that female teachers are significantly more emotionally intelligent than male
teachers, you will use:
one-tailed test
two tailed test
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
one-tailed test
1 point
While writing a research report, you will consider:
Audience of the report
Purpose of the report
Research questions
All of the above
Accepted Answers:
All of the above
1 point
In case of perfect correlation between two variables, the value of r can be:
+1.0
-1.0
Both (a) and (b)
Neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
Both (a) and (b)
1 point
In case, you are interested in studying the differences in the mean performance in Applied Physics of
students from Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, which of the following statistical techniques
would you use:
t-test
Analysis of Variance
Chi-Square
Pearson Product Moment Correlation
Accepted Answers:
Analysis of Variance
1 point
In an experimental research, if the review of related literature is conclusive about significant effect of independent
variable, you will prefer:
non-directional hypothesis
directional hypothesis
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Accepted Answers:
non-directional hypothesis
1 point
The stages in the process of innovation involve the following:
I. Idea generation and mobilization
II. Advocacy and screening
III. Experimentation
IV. Commercialization
V. Diffusion and implementation
The correct sequence of these stages is:
i-ii-iii-iv-v
ii-i-iii-iv-v
iii-ii-i-v-iv
i-iii-ii-v-iv
Accepted Answers:
i-ii-iii-iv-v
